Two day unreserved public auction of antique reference books, Pennsylania history, early imprints, early photographs, 18th & 19th century manuscripts, ephemera, fraktur, folk art, art & prints...piecrimper collection of the late Jacob M. Borry of Ephrata, Pa.; primitives, pottery, English China (Late Adams, transfer decorated, gaudy ironstone, gaudy Welsh, gaudy Dutch, Lustre, Mocha, spatter, pearlware, etc.) inkwells, glassware (Stiegel-type, blown, marbles, lamps, bottles, etc.), textiles, & furniture from the collections of the late Jacob M. Borry of Ephrata, Lancaster Co, Penna. Margaret K. Osburn, formerly of Lancater Co, Penna. and others : [to be held] Friday, May 30, 2008, and Saturday, May 31, 2008
The charter, laws, catalogue of books, list of philosophical instruments, &c. of the Juliana Library-Company, in Lancaster : To which are prefixed, some reflections on the advantages of knowledge; the origin of books and libraries, shewing how they have been encouraged and patronized by the wise and virtuous of every age. : With a short account of its institution, friends and benefactors. ... Published by order of the directors
The earliest library in Lancaster, known as the "Juliana Library," was established in 1759, under the name of "The Lancaster Library Company." It was the third subscription library established in Pennsylvania. In 1763 it was chartered, and, out of compliment to Lady Juliana Penn, daughter of the Earl of Pomfret, and wife of Thomas Penn, one of the proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania, it was called the Juliana Library. The library at one time had about 800 books on its shelves and was fairly prosperous. Its most flourishing period was from 1760 to 1775.
On back of cover: "#532 Hinkels Sale Mar 31 1920 --$61.00. Purchased by Chas. I. Landis July 14 1920 from Nevin F. McGirr fpr $25."
Chapters: Movements of the armies prior to the battle of Germantown -- The British occupation of Germantown -- "We are always on the advance Post... our Present One is unpleasant..." -- The 40th regiment and its special position -- Washington plans the attack on Germantown -- The night march to Germantown -- Phase I : the battle begins in Mount Airy -- Phase II : Cliveden becomes a "fortified castle" -- Phase III : Musgrave's "castle" under attack -- Mistaken identity : the collision of Wayne and Stephen -- Retreat and counterattack -- Aftermath of the battle.
Summary
"The Battle of Germantown, a battle in the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolutionary War, was fought on October 4, 1777, at Germantown, Pennsylvania between the British Army led by Sir William Howe and the American army under George Washington. The British victory in this battle ensured that Philadelphia, the capital of the self-proclaimed United States of America, would remain in British hands throughout the winter of 1777-1778. Now part of the city of Philadelphia, Germantown was an outlying community in 1777." [from the publisher]
Pennsylvania painters from Commonwealth collections : an exhibition on the occasion of the inauguration of Richard L. Thornburgh as Governor and William W. Scranton, III as Lt. Governor, William Penn Memorial Museum, Harrisburg, 15 January 1979 March 4
Guide to the microfilm of the miscellaneous manuscripts of the Revolutionary War era, 1771-1791 (manuscript group 275) in the Pennsylvania State Archives, 1 roll : a microfilm project of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Tracy W. McGregor Library : three decades of development, 1939-1969 ; a selection of books, documents, maps and manuscripts acquired since 1939 ; an exhibition arranged on the occasion of the final meeting of the advisory committee of the Tracy W. McGregor Library
Friday, October 20, annual meeting of the Pennsylvania German society; Saturday, October 21, Germantown's community celebration; Sunday, October 22, religious observances.
